We ask Dorval residents to please place their bags of leaves near the street for pickup during any of the special collections, which will take place on the following Wednesdays: October 26 and November 2, 9, and 16.
Take note that bags must not be put out before 7 p.m. on the eve of the collection day. Furthermore, only big paper bags (the ones distributed by the City of Dorval and others sold at various stores) and transparent plastic bags will be collected in these special pickups. All other types of bags, whether they contain leaves or not, will be collected during the weekly household waste pickup.
In other words, if residents wish to have their leaves collected as a way to create compost, they must place them in paper bags or in transparent plastic bags.
Remember that the paper bags should only be used for the purpose of this composting program. They must not be filled with grass clippings, branches, tomato plants, and so on.
Organic waste pickup
In addition to these four special pickups, Dorval residents can also get rid of their dead leaves through the organic waste pickup.
However, please be sure to follow the instructions specific to that pickup, which takes place every Monday. All the details at www.city.dorval.qc.ca.
Last year, the City of Dorval collected 469 metric tons of leaves! In addition to contributing to waste reduction, the resulting compost will be used by Dorval in its gardens and flower beds next summer. As well, a free compost distribution will most probably take place again next spring.
A limited quantity of paper bags will be available at 60 Martin Avenue, at a cost of 50¢ each (tax included). For information, please call 514 633-4046.